Watercolour by William Freeman (1853-1934). 

This listing is for one watercolour from a portfolio of eight works by Freeman. He studied at South Kensington Art School, later become the Royal College of Art; winning an art prize from Lord Leighton. Freeman painted in the same circle as John Sell Cotman (1782-1842). He lived in London and exhibited locally including the Thames Valley art Club. By all accounts Freeman was an eccentric character. He grew his hair long, tied his trousers up with a bootlace and rode around on an old tricycle in an unusual, wild manner. Many of Freeman’s later works, following depression and possible mental breakdown, depict landscapes with loan figures; his approach to painting still greatly influenced by Turners landscapes. Other information detailed on labels from this portfolio suggest that for a shot time he own a shop selling artists materials and during WW1 he became a librarian to the Ministry of Agriculture. Freeman retired to Hampton Wick.

Watercolour on paper in good condition. very minor age related toning and handling & a couple of minor creases. Pin holes to the top corners, with minor foxing. Unsigned & unframed.

Painting to paper edge measures 56cm x 38cm. Listed as antique, but may be Modern as artist painted through both periods.